HIP hip hoorah for referee Steve Bennett and his fine upholding of the Corinthian spirit of the rules of the game.

HIP hip hoorah for referee Steve Bennett and his fine upholding of the Corinthian spirit of the rules of the game.

Alright, whacking the football into the onion bag is a jolly satisfying feeling for players and 'speccies' alike, but for heaven's sake let's not get carried away and start jumping around like excitable continental chappies. I'm sure young Mr Cahill will realise that one index finger in the air is amply sufficient celebration for a score.

He is a fine young footballer and will net on many more occasions, so we'll look forward to a restrained and relaxed response.

I honestly think it'd be great if, when we score against Middlesbrough (and the way we're playing, we will) the players exchange handshakes and politely applaud each other. Let's see what the 'man behind the desk in Switzerland' thinks of that.

GEOFF HARRISON, 46, West Derby

FIVE> games gone and a quarter of last season's points total already. Another impressive away performance was tainted only slightly by Cahill's stupid sending off.

To his credit he has accepted it without whinging and put it down to experience. He has been very impressive, winning the ball and getting into the opposition box.

It's good to see us playing the way we did when we finished seventh. The same grit, determination and never-say-die attitude is back. Hopefully by January there will be fresh legs to come into the team.

The popular choice seems to be James Beattie, but I would prefer to see us signing a striker with real pace.

We should be capable of beating Middlesbrough, but they can be hard to break down. I hope despite the small squad,

Moyes takes the Bristol City game seriously. As Middlesborough showed, the Carling Cup can be an easy way into Europe.

HANNAH BARGERY, 17, Widnes

ONCE> again Everton's fine display in Manchester was slightly overshadowed, but this time by a jobsworth of a referee.

The decision to book Cahill may have been correct under FIFA's rules. However, the referee's choice not to rescind the card especially after the comments of Hackett and Blatter, makes the rule even more ludicrous.

As for the way Everton are playing, it seems with each game another player steps forward to prove their worth for the club. If the players continue to apply the same effort and commitment then I can see us picking up a few more points over the next four games.

It's great to hear Moyes talk about optimism and the respect he has for all the fans. I just hope the board realise how important he is to the club and succeed in delivering their new "strategies" or the consequence this time will be far greater.

STEPHEN SHONE, 30, Wallasey

EVERTON'S> season has started in superb fashion with only one defeat and an unbeaten away record. The praise has to go to David Moyes and the rest of the backroom staff.

We've won two away games and finished them with 10 men on the pitch. Now that shows that team spirit and work rate has paid off with the team able to not let off-the-field antics affect their performances.

The new 4-5-1 formation is proving to be a success, while Carsley has been a revelation protecting the back four and the work rate of Bent on his own up front deserves credit.

It shows Campbell is past his best and even now the linesman beats him for pace. New signing Cahill looks like a top draw midfielder that would add a new dimension. Great goal but was sadly disrupted by the sending off.

As for Kenwright, I would prefer he stayed, as he's someone the club can trust and has a good relationship with Moyes. Hopefully Everton can continue this great form as the season progresses.